Pakistan has qualified for the semi-finals of the 10th Asian Beach Handball Championship after a tough win against Saudi Arabia in the quarter-finals. The match was held at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex.
Pakistan started strong, winning the first set with a big lead of 17-4. However, Saudi Arabia fought back in the second set and won 14-6, which pushed the game into a penalty shootout.
In the shootout, Pakistan kept their cool and won 8-4, securing a place in the Final Four of the tournament. This was Pakistan’s third win out of five matches in the championship. Earlier, they had already defeated India and the Philippines in the group stage.
The championship is not just about medals and trophies it also acts as a qualifier for the 2026 Beach Handball World Championship. So this semi-final spot brings Pakistan one step closer to competing on the world stage.
The team’s strong performance has been praised by fans and sports officials, who hope Pakistan will continue this momentum and make it to the final. With growing confidence and teamwork, the players are aiming high as they move forward in the tournament.
